respiration Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is cellular respiration
A
a reaction that occurs continuously in the mitochondria of living cells to supply the cells with energy
2
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what kind of reaction is respiration
A
an exothermic
3
Q
what is the equation for aerobic respiration in symbols
A
C6H12O6 +6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O
4
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what is the equation for anaerobic respiration in symbols
A
C6H12O6 -> 2C3H6O3
5
Q
what is fermentation
A
respiration in yeast cells
6
Q
what is the equation for fermentation
A
glucose -> ethanol + carbon dioxide
